@Mark Cruse thanks mark - that's the vibe I was getting as well, super negative and not informative (from one person) This was a success story just on raw numbers - there are obviously more expenses, but some took it and seemed to take it at face value which did leave me to get defensive which I shouldn't have. side note - knowing how to communicate and navigate this community seems to be the key.

Two of them decided to move out in December without informing me.

@Ashish Gambhir, Congrats for getting onto the BP platform for information. 

Apply for a dimensional variance on the vacant lot to allow a smaller lot and/or setback so it can be built upon.Your best first steps are to sketch a plan, possibly with an engineer's help, then contact the zoning department to discuss your idea with them to get informal feedback on your liklihood of success before you spend a lot of money.

If anyone who is knowledgeable, please chime in so I can relay such information to my friend so they can have proper step to follow.

I can totally see why you may have felt ashamed, but the reason these forums exist is to share information.

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I was then informed that my file was in queue to be assigned to a tax preparer on March 12th.